Using ACCUPLACER to Enhance College and Career Readiness

Using ACCUPLACER to Enhance College and Career Readiness for High School Students

Agenda ■ The Big Issues ■ Design of ACCUPLACER ■ Use of ACCUPLACER scores ■ How is ACCUPLACER different? ■ Introducing ACCUPLACER Diagnostics ■ Intervention with My. Foundations. Lab ■ Preparing Students to Take ACCUPLACER

The Big Issues

The Big Issues for College Bound Students ■ Eligibility ■ Admission ■ Persistence ■ Affordability ■ Completion ■ Graduation ■ College Readiness is the concept ■ ACCUPLACER as a measure

Design of ACCUPLACER

ACCUPLACER is the most widely used Placement Assessment in the US Used in all 50 states And in 19 countries Institutions: 49% — 2 year 37% — 4 year 14% — High schools State or system-wide ACCUPLACER use

ACCUPLACER Platform ■ Internet-based, on-demand testing ■ Computer-adaptive testing format ■ Placement and Diagnostic exams ■ Reliable and Valid

ACCUPLACER Tests General Tests Reading Comprehension(20) Sentence Skills(20) Arithmetic(17) Elementary Algebra (12) College Level Math(20) Write. Placer Computer Skills Placement(30/70) • “Local” Tests • • ESL Suite • • • Reading Skills (20) Sentence Meaning (20) Language Usage(20) Listening (20) Write. Placer ESL Diagnostics • • Reading Comprehension (40) Sentence Skills(40) Arithmetic(40) Elementary Algebra (40)

Test Blueprint Arithmetic § Computation—fractions § Computation—decimal numbers § Problems involving percent § Estimation, ordering, & number sense § Word problems & applications Elementary Algebra § Real Numbers § Linear equations, inequalities, and systems § Quadratic expressions & equations § Algebraic expressions & equations (other than linear and quadratic) § Word problems & applications Sentence Skills § Sentence Structure § Sentence Boundaries § Modifiers § Diction/Logic § Agreement Reading Comprehension § Passage-Based Reading: Main Idea § PBR: Supporting Detail § PBR: Inference § PBR: Author's Purpose/Rhetorical Strategies § Sentence Relationships

Use of ACCUPLACER Scores

Computer Adaptive Testing Typical Pattern of Student Responses Increased Difficulty Middle Difficulty Decreased Difficulty Score is calculated and the next best item is selected based on: • Difficulty • Content • Test Specifications

Branching Profiles: Test Scores Placement 20 College Level Math 70 -90 Placement 91 -1 Elementary Algebra 20 -6 9 Arithmetic Placement 20 -59 Diagnostic Testing My Foundations. Lab Retest ACCUPLACER

Sample College Placement Policy

Sample Community College Cut Scores

ACCUPLACER Diagnostics

Test Blueprint Arithmetic Sentence Skills § Computation—fractions § Computation—decimal numbers § Problems involving percent § Estimation, ordering, & number sense § Word problems & applications § § § Elementary Algebra § § § Real Numbers § Linear equations, inequalities, and systems § Quadratic expressions & equations § Algebraic expressions & equations (other than linear and quadratic) § Word problems & applications Sentence Structure Sentence Boundaries Modifiers Diction/Logic Agreement Reading Comprehension Passage-Based Reading: Main Idea PBR: Supporting Detail PBR: Inference PBR: Author's Purpose/Rhetorical Strategies Sentence Relationships

Student Diagnostic Score Report

Intervention with My. Foundations. Lab

The ACCUPLACER diagnostic assessment is paired with proven My. Foundations. Lab remediation. This powerful combined experience enhances college preparedness and student success.

§ Independent Study: Student provides own access to technology and monitors own improvement § Independent Study with Instructor/Teacher Guidance: Student provides own access to technology but is monitored by teacher/instructor § Blended Learning: Teacher/instructor integrating technology into curriculum. § Lab: Student is given access to technology and is monitored by instructor.

Implementation Possibilities Include: • Creating a College Readiness course for Seniors which reviews the skills measured on ACCUPLACER and blends traditional instruction with My. Foundations. Lab. • Use My. Foundations. Lab as part of an ongoing English and/or Math course • Provide opportunities for independent study, preferably with teacher guidance • Create an intervention program such as a Summer Boot Camp.

A personalized study plan has been created for you based on your ACCUPLACER test results. Within 24 hrs you will receive an email with your log in credentials and instructions on how to access your personalized study plan. If you have not provided an accurate email address please. See your proctor to update your information.

Students enter the remediation tool. Click on the Learning Path.

The activities include reading,

videos,

animations,

practice assignments,

Writing Activity

and low-stakes assignments…

with immediate feedback.

And the assignments include a variety of learning aids for just-in-time help.

3. Students can demonstrate topic mastery by taking a post-test with a mastery score or achieving a mastery score on all activities. (This is an instructor setting. )

There is also a focus on study skills.

Preparing Students to Take ACCUPLACER

Taking ACCUPLACER Tests • Computer adaptive • Untimed • On the screen: • Only one question per screen • Must answer before moving ahead • Cannot skip questions • Cannot review and change answers • Can stop and finish later

Student Preparation • Information on test content and design • Sample Questions for Students • Study App

For more information, email: ACCUPLACER@collegeboard. org